On December 12 1972 Marie-Hélène Rothschild threw an extraordinary ball at her families French estate, Château de Ferrières.  The invitation to the party was written backwards only   to be deciphered by holding it to a mirror.  Anticipation for the event was such that one social elite threatened to commit suicide unless she was invited.

Marie-Hélène is pictured wearing the head of a beast, weeping tears made of diamonds.